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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,799 cc

1979 RPMOT history

1979 RP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 60,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
60,152 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1979 RP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1979 RP was last recorded at 60,152 miles on 22 May 2026, 612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,540 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
612 miles
Average per year
1,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,152 miles
  • 2025 – 59,540 miles
  • 2024 – 59,488 miles
  • 2023 – 58,769 miles
  • 2021 – 58,594 miles
  • 2020 – 58,478 miles
  • 2019 – 57,838 miles
  • 2018 – 55,987 miles
  • 2017 – 52,155 miles
  • 2016 – 49,384 miles
  • 2015 – 47,698 miles
  • 2014 – 46,868 miles
  • 2013 – 43,699 miles
  • 2012 – 43,531 miles
  • 2011 – 37,279 miles
  • 2008 – 36,647 miles
  • 2007 – 36,285 miles
  • 2006 – 35,540 miles
  • 2005 – 34,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,152 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Eye level brake light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,152 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    60,152 miles
    Test number
    569766907494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,540 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,540 miles
    Test number
    671270496716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,488 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,488 miles
    Test number
    769567875963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,769 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,769 miles
    Test number
    652124187765
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail58,766 miles (+172)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,766 miles
    Test number
    189927561350
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,594 miles (+116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,594 miles
    Test number
    386824339453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEye level brake light not working

  7. Pass58,478 miles (+640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,478 miles
    Test number
    262580425459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEye level brake light not working

  8. Pass57,838 miles (+1,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    621348102948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking slightly on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads approx half worn

  9. Pass55,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,987 miles
    Test number
    632613441569
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail55,987 miles (+3,832)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,987 miles
    Test number
    193168189279
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass52,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,155 miles
    Test number
    869775093374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,155 miles (+2,771)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,155 miles
    Test number
    841504262417
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass49,384 miles (+1,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,384 miles
    Test number
    840084523114
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working

  14. Pass47,698 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    759473435104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,868 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,868 miles
    Test number
    128189544167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,699 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,699 miles
    Test number
    258791733173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,531 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,531 miles
    Test number
    406172152105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,279 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,279 miles
    Test number
    218931031451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,252 miles (+605)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,252 miles
    Test number
    438781411124
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass36,647 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,647 miles
    Test number
    700283748326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,285 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,285 miles
    Test number
    801321247354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,540 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,540 miles
    Test number
    444338746410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,465 miles (+721)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,465 miles
    Test number
    791500146324
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light for fluid flickers on

  24. Pass34,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,744 miles
    Test number
    874019945388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1979 RP

What vehicle is registration 1979 RP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1979 RP on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1979 RP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1979 RP is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1979 RP?
The MOT on 1979 RP is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1979 RP done?
1979 RP was recorded at 60,152 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,244 miles a year.
Has 1979 RP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1979 RP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 1979 RP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1979 RP find?
1979 RP passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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